We're not sure if that amounts to the Costco-like discount Bennett said he wouldn't take, but he did leave money on the table. The Bears and another mystery team offered more, according to NFL Media's Albert Breer. Bennett will earn $21 million over the first three years of his contract, which is the perfect price for a very good starter in his prime that isn't quite dominant.

Still, it's a bit surprising that Bennett got less guaranteed money than Minnesota Vikingsdefensive linemanEverson Griffen, who signed over the weekend. (Griffen got $20 million guaranteed on a five-year, $42 million contract that had a lot of agents smiling.)